The football games with 'no quarter given'published at 00:24 Greenwich Mean Time 25 February 2020
The centuries-old English tradition of Shrove Tuesday "football" matches is alive and kicking.
Read MoreThe football games with 'no quarter given'published at 00:24 Greenwich Mean Time 25 February 2020
'Go back to Romania' Libertines gig thieves toldpublished at 18:08 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2020
The defendants were described as "pickpockets" on "a road trip" stealing phones from concert goers.
Read MoreFlood gates closed on River Trent in Derbyshirepublished at 17:37 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2020
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsThe Environment Agency has closed flood gates in Shardlow in Derbyshire, where the River Trent is becoming a flood risk.
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End of twitter postThe flood gates have also been closed in Matlock, where the River Derwent levels are high.
Bentley Brook Pumping Station is operating to help protect about 140 properties in the Matlock Green area at risk of flooding.
Coronavirus cruise ship couple 'nervous' about testspublished at 16:22 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2020
Sonia Kataria
BBC NewsA couple from Nottinghamshire who have spent 17 days in quarantine on a cruise ship hit by the coronavirus in Japan are back in the UK.
Alan and Vanessa Sandford boarded an evacuation flight and landed on Saturday, but were taken to NHS accommodation on the Wirral for a further two weeks in quarantine.
Mr Sandford said he was "relaxed" on the flight but now "nervous" to hear four people onboard the flight have tested positive for the virus.
The retired schoolteacher said: "We have both had swab tests and awaiting results anxiously now.
Image source, Alan Sandford"We're not allowed out. We can walk around the park with supervision but one at a time so it doesn't make up for being free."
He added the new room is bigger than the one on the Diamond Princess.
Image source, Getty ImagesRiver Wye levels 'reach their peak'published at 15:52 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2020
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsWater levels on the River Wye in Ashford in the Water in Derbyshire have reached their peak, according to Environment Agency worker Paul Reeves.
He added the agency was "keeping an eye" on the situation.
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End of twitter postArson arrest after Heanor car firepublished at 15:47 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2020
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsA 29-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a car fire in Heanor this morning.
Firefighters and police officers were called to reports a car was alight on Eames Close just before 01:00.
Derbyshire Police said the flames also spread to a neighbouring house, damaging the windows.
The man remains in custody.
Tenerife sandstorm 'could be worst for 30 years'published at 14:45 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2020
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsA sandstorm from the Sahara disrupted flights in and out of Spain's Canary Islands over the weekend.
Phil Burley, from Nottinghamshire, has been living in Tenerife for the past 18 months and told BBC Radio Nottingham it could be the worst calima on the island for 30 years.
Image source, AFPHe said: "It's a bit like a misty or foggy morning but it's very dense and it's across the whole island.
"Often when you have a calima, if you look up on a sunny morning you'll see a haze in the sky, but it won't be more than that.
"This I'm told is a very unusual event, perhaps the worst calima they've seen here for 30 years.
"It's certainly caused a lot of disruption."
Listen: Controlled explosion of suspicious packagepublished at 14:29 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2020
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsAn army bomb disposal team has carried out a controlled explosion of a suspicious package found in Nottingham.
This audio recording by a BBC reporter at the scene, near Manvers Street, Sneinton, captured a loud bang.
Nottinghamshire Police said residents of Manvers Court, which was evacuated, have now been allowed back home.
Refuge site set up for suspect package evacueespublished at 13:57 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2020
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsA refuge area has been set up at Bentinck Court in Nottingham for people that have been evacuated.
People living in Manvers Court have been forced to leave their homes while emergency services deal with a suspect package.
Nottingham City Homes have staff at Bentinck Court offering support.
Two 16-year-olds arrested over boy's deathpublished at 13:43 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2020
Ezekiel Clarke, 17, was fatally stabbed near a retail park in the Radford area of Nottingham.
Read MoreWatch: Cordon in place around Manvers Streetpublished at 13:28 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2020
BBC Radio NottinghamThere's a 100m cordon of blue police tape across Manvers Street, with traffic being diverted down Pennyfoot Street.
Residents aren't allowed to go into their homes, and there's police personnel on entrances to the roads.
People 'considering leaving jobs' over A52 disruptionpublished at 13:21 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2020
Hugh Casswell
Political reporter, BBC Radio NottinghamRushcliffe MP Ruth Edwards said some of her constituents are considering leaving their jobs because of the traffic disruption caused by work on the A52.
The closure of Clifton Bridge, which caused Nottingham to become the most congested city in the world on 10 February, is unlikely to fully reopen for the rest of the year.
The bridge has partially reopened but Highways England said fully reopening it could cause more damage.
Image source, Highways EnglandIn letters from Ms Edwards to Highways England and Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, she said news that lane closures are expected until at least the end of the year "caused a great deal of concern amongst my constituents".
She said: "The city is gridlocked with traffic and journeys that usually take half an hour are taking up to three hours or even longer. Furthermore, the buses and trams are stuck in the traffic so public transport is also being affected.
"My constituents inform me that their businesses are also suffering with people unable to get to work which is affecting tens of thousands of commuters a day.
"In extreme examples, I have heard of constituents considering leaving their jobs as they are simply unable to get to work on time."
Image source, Highways EnglandMs Edwards added she realises the work is necessary but wants to know what is being done to minimise disruption and has asked for estimated timescales for the current closures.
In her letter to Mr Shapps, she also asked him to look into the option of building another bridge over the River Trent.
Nottingham roads remain shut due to 'suspicious package'published at 13:11 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2020
BBC Radio NottinghamA number of Nottingham roads have been closed while police deal with a suspicious package reported to officers this morning.
Nottinghamshire Police said officers were called to Manvers Court in Manvers Street just after 10:20.
Manvers Street has been closed down to Pennyfoot Street, while Beaumont Street is closed on both sides.
Care home where abuse allegation made 'understaffed'published at 12:59 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2020
Amy Orton
Local Democracy ReporterInspectors visiting a care home after an allegation of abuse said there was not enough staff.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) visited Enderby Grange after being informed of the incident.
A limited amount of information was given in the CQC report about the incident, but it said: "The incident indicated concerns about the management of people's behaviours.
"This inspection examined those risks. We found no evidence during this inspection that people were at risk of harm from this concern."
It added the incident may be subject to a criminal investigation.
Image source, GoogleStaff at the home in Sparsis Gardens in Narborough said they were "dumbfounded" when inspectors gave the home a "requires improvement" rating after visiting last August and publishing a report in October.
The CQC returned in December but the home's rating remained the same and inspectors said: "There were still not always enough staff to ensure people's safety and meet their needs."
Management told inspectors an extra member of staff had been deployed during the day since their last visit but the CQC said records showed there was not always an extra person on duty due to difficulties covering short notice staff absence.
The BBC Local Democracy Reporting Service has contacted Enderby Grange for comment.
Investigation begins into Langley Mill boat firepublished at 12:47 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2020
Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News OnlineAn investigation has started after fire crews, specialist rescue teams and police were called to a Derbyshire canal.
A boat had caught fire and was in danger of drifting into a neighbouring vessel at Langley Mill yesterday evening.
Image source, Eastwood Fire StationWater rescue teams made sure no-one was in the water while the flames were put out and the vessel secured.
No injuries have been reported and police are looking into the cause.
Image source, Eastwood Fire StationPolice cordon in place after 'suspicious package' reportedpublished at 12:35 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2020
Liam Barnes
BBC NewsThis is the scene of a cordon in Nottingham following the reported discovery of a suspicious package this morning.
Nearby residents have been evacuated while police and an Army bomb disposal unit deal with the scene.
'Suspicious package' leads to evacuation in Nottinghampublished at 12:25 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2020
Liam Barnes
BBC NewsPart of Nottingham has been evacuated after a "suspicious package" was reported to police.
Nottinghamshire Police said a cordon has been put in place on Manvers Street after the item was found at about 10:20, and an Army bomb disposal unit has been dispatched.
Ch Insp Chris Sullivan, from Nottinghamshire Police, said they were "taking every precaution until we can be completely sure of the nature of the package".
Image source, GoogleWoman dies after two-car crash in Rutlandpublished at 12:17 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2020
Sonia Kataria
BBC NewsA woman has died in a crash involving two cars in Rutland.
Emergency services were called to the crash involving a red Mazda 2 and a grey Honda CRV on the A47, Peterborough Road at about 15:45 on Sunday.
Leicestershire Police said the driver of the Mazda died at the scene.
Four occupants of the Honda sustained minor injuries and were treated in hospital.
Image source, GoogleDet Con Pete Davies, of Leicestershire Police, said the crash took place at the junction with Barrowden Lane and Luffenham Road.
Anyone witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage is asked to contact the force on 101.
Warnings and travel disruption after more rainpublished at 11:06 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2020
Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News OnlineA yellow weather warning for rain and snow is in place for much of Derbyshire and part of Nottinghamshire, according to the Met Office., external
The A6 was closed overnight near Buxton because of flooding, with several vehicles abandoned.
Image source, Derbyshire PoliceThe weather means difficult driving conditions and possible disruption to transport and power.
Four flood warnings - meaning flooding is expected - are in place, external on the rivers Dove, Wye, Derwent and Amber.
Image source, Met OfficeMajor faults found in taxis stopped by inspectorspublished at 10:36 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2020
Chris Doidge
BBC Radio Derby, political reporterAbout half of taxis inspected on Derby's streets last year were found to have major defects that could have put passengers in danger.
The figures, for the year to March 2019, are equivalent to checking almost a fifth of the city's hackney carriages and private hire vehicles.
Out of 179 tested, 89 were found to have "serious defects" and had their licence suspended. Only 18 were "satisfactory".
Proposals to tighten the rules on taxi vehicles in Derby were rejected by the city council in August.
During a recent round of checks, seven vehicles were inspected and four had their taxi licence suspended, with two in such a poor condition they were prohibited from the road by the police until fixed.
Dave Basford, the council's licensing enforcement officer, said some drivers needed to start taking safety more seriously by sharpening up their maintenance schedule.